Lee Saunders
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
606 followers
133 connections
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Lee Saunders is the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal…
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Transforming unions: A view from labor leader Lee Saunders
Transforming unions: A view from labor leader Lee Saunders
By Lee Saunders
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This EMS Week, we take the opportunity to recognize the essential workers who race to our side when we need them the most. We honor those who serve…
This EMS Week, we take the opportunity to recognize the essential workers who race to our side when we need them the most. We honor those who serve…
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Many museums have multi-million dollar budgets and huge endowments. But their workers can't afford rent. This #InternationalMuseumDay, we honor…
Many museums have multi-million dollar budgets and huge endowments. But their workers can't afford rent. This #InternationalMuseumDay, we honor…
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This Law Enforcement Week, we acknowledge the valor and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers. With gratitude, let’s recognize the courage they…
This Law Enforcement Week, we acknowledge the valor and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers. With gratitude, let’s recognize the courage they…
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Education
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Honors & Awards
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Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters
College of New Rochelle
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AFL-CIO
Executive Council, Political Committee Chair
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Congressional Black Caucus Institute 21st Century Committee
Executive Committee
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Democratic National Committee
At-Large Member
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Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Treasurer
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Working America
President
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The dedication, courage and skill nurses show every day is indescribable and awe-inspiring. In a high-stakes work environment with little margin for…
The dedication, courage and skill nurses show every day is indescribable and awe-inspiring. In a high-stakes work environment with little margin for…
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Despite widespread staffing shortages, corrections workers like Shirley and Jim bravely fulfill their duty to keep our communities safe. During…
Despite widespread staffing shortages, corrections workers like Shirley and Jim bravely fulfill their duty to keep our communities safe. During…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died 56 years ago today. He was in Memphis helping AFSCME-represented sanitation workers who had gone on strike for…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died 56 years ago today. He was in Memphis helping AFSCME-represented sanitation workers who had gone on strike for…
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It was a great honor to recount the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike through AFSCME’s “I AM Story” podcast, which has now been nominated for an NAACP…
It was a great honor to recount the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike through AFSCME’s “I AM Story” podcast, which has now been nominated for an NAACP…
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The 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike was a watershed moment in labor history. It still resonates today with workers organizing for a better…
The 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike was a watershed moment in labor history. It still resonates today with workers organizing for a better…
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Public services are in high demand and public service workers are burning out. We need to act now to address staffing shortages and fill these good…
Public services are in high demand and public service workers are burning out. We need to act now to address staffing shortages and fill these good…
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During Black History Month, we remember the 1,300 courageous Memphis sanitation workers who went on strike exactly 55 years ago, daring to declare: I…
During Black History Month, we remember the 1,300 courageous Memphis sanitation workers who went on strike exactly 55 years ago, daring to declare: I…
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“We let management know going in that this was not just another contract negotiation. We bargained a contract that recognizes our contributions and…
“We let management know going in that this was not just another contract negotiation. We bargained a contract that recognizes our contributions and…
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It’s been 21 years, but we will never forget – about the people we lost, about the everyday heroes of public service who showed indescribable courage…
It’s been 21 years, but we will never forget – about the people we lost, about the everyday heroes of public service who showed indescribable courage…
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The hardships of the pandemic have lit a fire under working people, who are organizing with momentum we haven’t seen in years. Growing numbers of…
The hardships of the pandemic have lit a fire under working people, who are organizing with momentum we haven’t seen in years. Growing numbers of…
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The overwhelming majority of Americans understands what unions bring to the table: higher wages, safer working conditions, lifesaving benefits, job…
The overwhelming majority of Americans understands what unions bring to the table: higher wages, safer working conditions, lifesaving benefits, job…
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For far too long, our national leaders prioritized rich people and corporate interests. Now, working people are finally catching a break. Today’s…
For far too long, our national leaders prioritized rich people and corporate interests. Now, working people are finally catching a break. Today’s…
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Today, President Biden signed into law yet another piece of historic legislation to deliver major relief to working families, create hundreds of…
Today, President Biden signed into law yet another piece of historic legislation to deliver major relief to working families, create hundreds of…
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Working families have been asking Congress to address rising prices and climate change, to lower skyrocketing prescription drug costs, to hold the…
Working families have been asking Congress to address rising prices and climate change, to lower skyrocketing prescription drug costs, to hold the…
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Congratulations to the members of Academy Museum Workers United (AMWU), whose employer recognized their union last week. Affiliated with AFSCME…
Congratulations to the members of Academy Museum Workers United (AMWU), whose employer recognized their union last week. Affiliated with AFSCME…
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At the AFL-CIO convention today, I talked about the power of internal organizing and one-on-one conversations through our AFSCME Strong program:…
At the AFL-CIO convention today, I talked about the power of internal organizing and one-on-one conversations through our AFSCME Strong program:…
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